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Brunner's Mantis ootheca (egg case)

Brunneria borealis

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Field Notes

Description:

northern grass mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the Southern United States. It is the only species known to reproduce solely through parthenogenesis; there are no males.

Habitat:

West Central Georgia

Notes:

Found on a wire plant rack under an empty pot.

Reference Links:

Brunneria borealis

Species ID Suggestions

Brunner's Mantis ootheca (egg case)

Brunneria borealis

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ForestDragon
This is a mantis egg case (called an ootheca). Great find! Please consider adding this to the Marvelous Mantids of the World mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15738247

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PublishedJuly 15, 2016

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